Everything We Know About 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' Season 2
Prime Video's sexy spy series will return—but look completely different.
The highly anticipated Mr. and Mrs. Smith remake series landed on Prime Video in January 2024—and it quickly proved to be one of the best TV shows of the year. Created by Donald Glover and Francesca Sloane, the comedic spy-thriller is a reimagined version of the 2005 action movie starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. This time, instead of working for competing agencies, John (Glover) and Jane (Maya Erskine) are strangers partnered in an arranged spy marriage under a mysterious entity. They must complete missions together and balance their burgeoning relationship with the demands of their handler. The series puts a more relatable spin on the sexy espionage story, showing the minutiae, squabbles, and injuries behind glamorous covert activities. And if Erskine and Glover's impressive performances weren't enough, season 1 also included a laundry list of fun guest stars, including Paul Dano, Parker Posey, Sarah Paulson, and Michaela Coel.
All eight Mr. and Mrs. Smith episodes were released on Prime Video at once, which was both good news and bad news for anyone prone to devouring a delightful watch and immediately regretting that once it's over. Thankfully, the series was renewed in May 2024—which all but made sense, considering it was among Prime Video's all-time top five new series debuts. However, at the time, it was unclear how many changes the show would undergo, considering the somewhat ambiguous ending involving season 1 stars Glover and Erskine's characters.
Two years later, and more news is starting to trickle out about Mr. and Mrs. Smith season 2—including how different it might look going forward. Below, we're breaking down everything we know.
John (Donald Glover) and Jane Smith (Maya Erskine) usher a man out of a safe house in Mr. and Mrs. Smith season 1.
Which of the cast members will return for 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' season 2?
Though Mr. and Mrs. Smith will get a second life, it was unclear for quite some time whether Glover and Erskine would return as the spy couple, John and Jane Smith. As it turns out—after much speculation that they wouldn't return at all—they will be back! Deadline reported that they're reprising their roles as production began in May 2026 (more on that below). However, it's yet to be confirmed to what extent they'll appear. Perhaps they'll be the new leading pair's handlers, or perhaps they'll make cameo appearances (hopefully after laying low in Tahiti!).
Still, it's worth noting that they'll be heavily involved behind the scenes. This time around, Erskine joins Glover as an executive producer.
After much speculation, Maya Erskine and Donald Glover will be back on screen in season 2.
Who are the new cast members in 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' season 2?
Season 2 will, in part, focus on a new Mr. and Mrs. Smith couple. After a long, highly anticipated wait, we finally learned who one half of the new Smiths are in late 2024! The Hollywood Reporter announced that Anora breakout Mark Eydelshteyn will lead season 2 as the new John. No additional details were revealed.
The news followed Eydelshteyn's big breakout year, as the Oscar-winning Sean Baker film Anora marked the Russian actor's first major American role (and turned him into the internet's latest crush). Could this mean we're in for a season about Russian espionage in America or even set in Moscow? We'll have to wait and see!
He'll star opposite Talia Ryder. Variety confirmed her casting in April 2026, as the show entered production. The indie darling has led a handful of titles, including the acclaimed films Never Rarely Sometimes Always, The Sweet East, and Do Revenge.
Originally, Eydelshteyn was supposed to star in season 2 opposite Sophie Thatcher. The Yellowjackets actress was cast in early 2025, though switch-ups happened as Mr. and Mrs. Smith experienced production delays in fall 2025 that conflicted with Thatcher's booked-and-busy schedule.
Additional castings have also started to trickle out. We also know that Francesca Scorsese, the 26-year-old daughter of prolific filmmaker Martin Scorsese, will take on an undisclosed role. You may have seen her in the wonderful, yet underrated, We Are Who We Are or Netflix's Roommates, or perhaps in one of her delightful TikToks with her father.
Scorsese was previously included among a list of rumored guest stars. As her casting has proven true, Lily-Rose Depp, Levon Hawke, Oscar nominee Wagner Moura (likely reprising his role from season 1), and Gael García Bernal may also appear. We'll have to see who actually lands a role!
Production finally began on season 2 in spring 2026.
When will 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' season 2 be released?
It may still be a while before Mr. and Mrs. Smith hits the air. According to Variety, filming on season 2 finally began in L.A. in mid-April 2026. The show's production kicked off after Deadline reported in September 2025 that filming had "been pushed." At the time, the reasoning was unclear, aside from "cast issues," presumably due to scheduling. (It seems that's all but been confirmed, now that Ryder has taken over the lead role.)
In early 2026, it was also revealed that the show had found a new showrunner. According to Deadline, Severance writer and Beef executive producer Anna Ouyang Moench will now lead, taking the reins from series creator Sloane, who was tapped to helm season 2 when it was announced. (Sloane is now moving over to HBO to work on Big Little Lies season 3.) The outlet reported, however, that Glover is still involved.
With filming underway and likely continuing through summer 2026, if the schedule goes according to plan, we may see new episodes in winter/spring 2027.
John and Jane in the season 1 finale.
What will 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' season 2 be about?
With Prime Video and the rest of the Mr. and Mrs. Smith team shrouding the season 2 plot in mystery, everything at this time is just speculation. However, we know that it will follow a new set of Smiths played by Eydelshteyn and Ryder. And, according to filming notices, the show is set to relocate from N.Y.C. to L.A. Perhaps we're in for another globe-trotting adventure, too; it doesn't seem like a coincidence that Eydelshteyn's first language is Russian.
Now that we know Erskine and Glover will be back, we could also see the season 1 story continue in some form. It's possible that the new couple could work under "Hi hi," perhaps we'll finally find out who the handler is, or maybe Erskine and Glover are assigned to work with (or take out) the new characters. Plus, if Moura and Posey return, they could serve as both mentors and eventual finalizers. The possibilities (and dream castings for guest stars) are endless.
